Category Archives: Art, books, theatre, cinema

Sportsthoughts (76) – Three stories about cycling

Posted on May 23, 2013 by John S

This year I’ve read three excellent books about the lives of professional cyclists. All of them are about brilliant achievements and struggle to get to the top. And in different ways, they are all about the scourge of doping. The … Continue reading →

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“The Hunger Games” trilogy

Posted on April 17, 2013 by John S

I’ve just finished reading ‘The Hunger Games” trilogy. The books have been absolutely brilliant. Utterly gripping. The number of times I almost missed Victoria station, where I get off the Tube for work, because I was so engrossed in the … Continue reading →

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Roy Lichtenstein at the Tate Modern

Posted on April 8, 2013 by John S

I hopped over to the Tate Modern last Friday after a visit to my optician in the City, when I finally succumbed to the need for multi-focal glasses. Age: can’t read the newsprint these days without taking the glasses off. … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (62) – “My Time” by Bradley Wiggins

Posted on February 3, 2013 by John S

I’ve just finished reading Bradley Wiggins’ autobiography, “My Time”, featuring his amazing 2012, when he won the Tour de France and the Olympic time trial gold. And three other top road races: Paris-Nice, the Tour de Romandie in Switzerland and … Continue reading →

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“How Music Works” by David Byrne

Posted on January 19, 2013 by John S

Just spent a lazy Saturday morning finishing a great book by David Byrne, called “How Music Works”. For any of you who aren’t familiar with DB, he was the frontman with the Talking Heads in the seventies and eighties and … Continue reading →

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Skyfall !

Posted on November 13, 2012 by John S

I’ve just got back from seeing the latest Bond movie, “Skyfall”, at Leicester Square Odeon. Wow! I’m still reeling. An awesome film. I’ve always enjoyed the Bond movies – they never fail to be entertaining. The sixties films with Sean … Continue reading →

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King Lear at the Almeida Theatre, Islington

Posted on October 29, 2012 by John S

On Friday I went with my son, Kieran, to see “King Lear” at the Almeida in Islington, North London. It features Jonathan Pryce as Lear and a strong cast, who really bring the play to life. The Almeida is an … Continue reading →

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Damien Hirst at the Tate Modern, London

Posted on August 25, 2012 by John S

Words that flitted through my mind… dot, dot, dot Ambition scale audacious ugly repetitive spots dots bizarre amusing disgusting taking the mick magnificent golden belongs in natural history museum science museum syon park butterfly house curious kids mum is that … Continue reading →

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Summer reading, so intriguing!

Posted on August 19, 2012 by John S

One of the things I love about family summer holidays is that you get to catch up on your reading. It might be after breakfast, or on the beach, by the pool, or in the evening, before and after dinner … Continue reading →

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A Paris, Juin 2012

Posted on June 12, 2012 by John S

We used the opportunity provided by the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations to take a family trip to Paris last week. Always good for a bit of nostalgia, having lived there between 1989 and 91.  Hope you enjoy the photos below. … Continue reading →

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